With the start of the new school year, many children are excited, though sad to see summer’s end. They are eager to get new school supplies, have a new teacher, see their friends from school and make new friends. Older children may already be involved in school activities through band, football, drill team or cheerleading practice. As children become adjusted to their new routines, anticipation, eagerness, and excitement begin to fade.

and I don’t know what to do with myself. Is it possible to overwhelmed by free time? I’m sitting here on my computer, the book I’m currently reading opened up next to me, the news in on, my calendar is lying there so that I can organize our vacation dates, I’ve got laundry going and I have my…